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New App to Help Make Homes More Energy Efficient
UL has developed LightSmart, a free app for the iPad & iPhone designed to help families transition their home lighting to energy efficient technology.
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Designing a Safe and Smart Outdoor Space
In the last few years, home trends have been turned inside out – literally. Creating outdoor living spaces is high on homeowners’ to-do lists, as people are looking to improve the homes they have instead of moving to a new one in a challenging housing market.
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Fire Pits and Outdoor Fire Safety
Outdoor fire pits have become all the rage in the last few years. A fire pit is perfect for roasting marshmallows in the backyard, warming up a cool evening on the patio or adding a decorative touch to your outdoor living room.
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Indoor Air Quality
Did you know that, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside our homes, schools and offices is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air?
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Life Jacket Safety Tips
Every year the statistics say the same thing – life jacket use could have saved more lives. UL tests personal…
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A Summer Grilling Safety Recipe
Did you know that Americans prepare about 3 BILLION meals on grills each year? From 2005-2009, U.S. fire departments responded…
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The 10-Minute Backyard Safety Hike
Use our downloadable map to take a fun walk around your backyard with your kids and check for safety.
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Positioning Your Grill at a Safe Distance
Each year, 8,000 fires are started by the misuse of grills. Always position the grill a safe distance from your…
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A Look Inside the Lab
How UL tests, inspects, validates and certifies to help protect your family. Around the World When you look around your…
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Parents Need to Pay Attention to “Staycation” Safety Hazards
This summer many families are trying to beat the heat – and recession – by swapping traditional vacations for trips…
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After The Storm: Tips to Help Keep Your Family Safe After a Disaster
Chances are, you know the steps to take before a disaster or storm hits. But what about after a disaster?…
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Safety Tips for Weathering the Storm
It’s hard to ignore eerily darkening skies and ominous clouds gathering overhead. But even if you see a storm coming,…
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Dangerous Plants in Your Backyard
Summer is the perfect time to be outside with your kids in the yard and garden. But have you ever…
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Boating Safely: Things to Know Before You’re Out on the Water
It’s summer! And with summer comes all kinds of fun opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, including boating. When the sun…
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What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) and How it Can Protect Your Family
As a parent, you’ve probably never heard of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), but these little devices are a…
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